English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017
Lot 1457
A Meissen figure of a female Greek Musician mid 18th century
Estimate £600 - £800
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Description
A Meissen figure of a female Greek Musician mid 18th century, modelled by Johann Friedrich Eberlein, standing on a square base and playing the triangle, wearing a striped scarf and flowered dress, blue crossed swords mark, some damages, 19.6cm.
Cf. Yvonne Adams, Meissen Portrait Figures, p.170, for the male counterpart, based on an engraving after a drawing by Watteau.